Rolling Through Point Reyes

With craggy coastal cliffs, abundant beaches, and over 80 miles of rolling shoreline, Point Reyes National Seashore is ideal for a casual coastal spin. Here are three easy bike rides that pack a scenic punch and reveal some secret spots, too. Bring your own bike or rent one in Point Reyes. Wheels in motion!

Week: 04.21.2016
Regions: Northern CA

Two Wheel Beach Hop

Biking Santa Maria Beach in Point Reyes

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Sublime and under the radar, Santa Maria Beach is a south-facing sanctuary with a secret: After biking to it, a short stroll south also leads to one of the best intertidal zones in Point Reyes. To reach Santa Maria Beach, pedal 3 miles (one way) along the wide, bike-friendly Coas
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Spring Hiking Beaches Wine Country in Monterey

It’s okay—go on, be greedy. Ask for everything in your next getaway. Monterey County has it all! Awesome outdoors, magnificent coastal scenery, and seasonal sensations like wildflowers. Then there’s the sea-to-spoon and farm-to-table cuisine, and a wine country making its mark on
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Sunset Cruiser

Bike Ride in Point Reyes through Drakes Estero estuary

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Point Reyes Peninsula just has that magic touch. Resembling a huge hand, five bays of commingling salt and freshwater make up Drakes Estero, an estuary megaplex offering expansive views along its 25 miles of shoreline. Experience the fingers of the sea on a varied 8.5-mile out-an
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Bike & Hike Classic

Bike and Hike at Bear Valley in Point Reyes

The popular Bear Valley Trail in Point Reyes National Seashore is one of the best places to enjoy a good bike-and-hike trail, with a peaceful ride and ramble that leads to beautiful coastal vistas. Get a jumpstart on hikers by biking the first 3 mellow miles along the creekside f
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